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Popular Girl Names: The U.S. Top 1000

Are you expecting a baby girl in 2025 or beyond? If so, you're likely thinking about baby names. Choosing a name for your child is undoubtedly one of the most exciting things of impending parenthood, but with endless options and limited time, it can also seem a little daunting.

If you don't know where to begin your search for the perfect baby name for your future daughter, our list of the 1000 currently most popular girl names provides a great starting point. In the U.S., the Social Security Administration (SSA) tracks the popularity of names, so we started with their list, added our own comments, and the result is a fascinating Top 1000 list of baby girl names that reflects American parents' current tastes in baby names. (If you're having a boy, we also have a list of the Top 1000 baby boy names.)

Currently, the most popular girl names in the U.S. include Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, Sophia and Mia. They are all well-established, feminine and gorgeous, so it's no wonder parents are falling in love with them. They also cross linguistic borders with ease, which is a big plus in the globalized world we live in.

In addition to finding ideas for popular girl names, you can also use our Top 1000 list as inspiration for more unusual appellations. If you scroll down to the bottom of the list, you'll uncover a treasure trove of names that are currently hiding from the limelight.

So, whether your taste in names leans toward the trendy and popular, or the unusual and unexpected, you'll find plenty of awesome options below:

Olivia. The #1 girl's name in the U.S. boasts a nature link and Shakespearean cachet.
Emma. Classic that needs to introduction.
Charlotte. Elegant, literary and royal.
Amelia. Offers a classically feminine sound.
Sophia. Universally appealing.
Mia. Short but stylish.
Isabella. Popular, but with deep historic roots.
Ava. Beautiful and feminine, but not fussy or frilly.
Evelyn. Pretty, can't-go-wrong choice.
Luna. Lovely, L-powered name meaning moon.
Harper. Literary name in more ways than one.
Sofia. Variant of Sophia.
Camila. Variant of saint name Camilla.
Eleanor. Elegant classic.
Elizabeth. For the staunch traditionalist.
Violet. Blooming right now.
Scarlett. Hollywood star with a literary link (Scarlett O'Hara).
Emily. Never gets old.
Hazel. Retro revival.
Lily. Flower power!
Gianna. Giovanna diminutive.
Aurora. Modern and traditional at once.
Penelope. Gorgeous name with great provenance.
Aria. Musical term as well as the name of a Roman saint.
Nora. Wins the title of the hottest N-name for girls.
Chloe. Biblical girl name with broad appeal.
Ellie. Just lovely!
Mila. Short but chic.
Avery. Currently female-leaning unisex option.
Layla. Of Arabic origin, Layla means 'night'.
Abigail. Classic biblical girl name.
Ella. Equal parts contemporary and traditional.
Isla. Huge in the UK.
Eliana. Effortlessly international.
Nova. Sister for Luna?
Madison. Originally a last name.
Zoe. Most popular of the crop of Z-names.
Ivy. Charming nature-inspired girls' name.
Grace. Pretty name, first or middle.
Lucy. Classic, with a little spunk.
Willow. By far the most popular W-name for girls at the moment.
Emilia. Emily with frills.
Riley. One of the oldest surnames-turned-first-names.
Naomi. Beautiful girl name from the Old Testament.
Victoria. Always a strong choice.
Stella. Latin for "star".
Elena. Trend-resistant classic.
Hannah. Traces its roots to the Bible.
Valentina. Venerable V-name with an international profile.
Maya. What's not to love?!
Zoey. Variant of Zoe.
Delilah. Highest-ranking D-name for girls this year.
Leah. Originally a biblical name.
Lainey. Modern spelling of Laney.
Lillian. Stylish girl name with a vintage vibe.
Paisley. Success story of the last decade.
Genesis. Modern biblical choice for girls.
Madelyn. Boasts several spellings—take your pick!
Sadie. Old nickname for Sarah, now standing firmly on its own.
Sophie. Short, sweet classic with literary underpinnings.
Leilani. Hawaiian beauty.
Addison. Place name, surname and given name in one.
Natalie. Feminine but not too girly.
Josephine. Leading the band of J-names.
Alice. Literary classic.
Ruby. Simple but not plain.
Claire. Perennially fresh.
Kinsley. Leading K-name for girls.
Everly. Rising star.
Emery. Place name, surname and given name.
Adeline. French belle.
Kennedy. Famous surname—and now a popular girl name.
Maeve. Short and sweet.
Audrey. Beautiful girl name with proven staying power.
Autumn. Beautiful, evocative option.
Athena. Ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom.
Eden. Biblical, but not traditional.
Iris. Greek mythology and botanical girl name in one.
Anna. Biblical classic with broad appeal.
Eloise. Blast from the past.
Jade. Gemstone name and nature name in one.
Maria. Straddles linguistic borders with ease.
Caroline. Firm fixture on baby name charts.
Brooklyn. Beloved B-name with place name cred.
Quinn. First a surname, then a boy name, now a girl name.
Aaliyah. Popularized in the 90s by the ill-fated singer Aaliyah.
Vivian. Never seems to lose its luster.
Liliana. Dressed-up version of Lily.
Gabriella. Spanish/Italian version of Gabrielle.
Hailey. Red-hot in the aughts.
Sarah. Biblical classic with wide appeal.
Savannah. Mellifluous moniker rich with meaning.
Cora. Perfect blend of ancient and modern.
Madeline. Popular variant of Madeleine.
Natalia. Variant of Natalie.
Ariana. Popular in many languages.
Lydia. Underused classic with biblical bona fides.
Lyla. Variant of Lila.
Clara. Retro chic.
Allison. Surname also in use as a given name.
Aubrey. Hard to believe the lovely Aubrey was once a boy name!
Millie. Pure sweetness.
Melody. For music lovers.
Ayla. Common Turkish given name.
Serenity. Love it or hate it!
Bella. Beautiful, literally.
Skylar. Long a fave among screenwriters and celeb parents.
Josie. Sweet and casual classic.
Lucia. Related to the Latin word lux, meaning "light".
Daisy. Simple, unpretentious floral pick.
Raelynn. Cute nicknames included!
Eva. Short, strong and feminine.
Juniper. New nature name.
Samantha. Past-peak, but still a solid choice.
Elliana. Variant of Eliana.
Eliza. Charming Elizabeth spinoff.
Rylee. Another way to spell Riley.
Nevaeh. Heaven spelled backwards.
Hadley. Place name, surname and baby name.
Alaia. Melodic and rhythmic.
Parker. Last name repurposed as a first name.
Julia. Classic with biblical roots and incredible staying power.
Amara. Amanda with an ethnic spin.
Rose. Evergreen floral name.
Charlie. Sweet and sassy.
Ashley. Past prime, but still baby-appropriate.
Remi. Variant of Remy.
Georgia. Feminine form of George.
Adalynn. Ada jazzed up with the -lynn suffix.
Melanie. Saintly and literary.
Amira. Of Arabic/Hebrew origin.
Margaret. Saint's name with a beautiful meaning ("pearl").
Piper. Surname turned given name.
Brielle. One of the newer -elle names.
Mary. Bona fide classic.
Freya. Most popular F-name of the year.
Cecilia. Long, elaborate choice for a daughter.
Esther. Old Testament queen.
Arya. Name of the famous Game of Thrones character.
Sienna. Introduced to the American public by actress Sienna Miller.
Summer. Warm and feminine.
Peyton. English surname turned given name.
Sage. Wise person, herb, and a baby name, too.
Valerie. Quiet classic.
Magnolia. Big on both style and sound.
Emersyn. Sister for Camryn.
Catalina. Spanish equivalent of Catherine.
Margot. Gone from fusty to fresh.
Everleigh. Spelling spin on Everly.
Alina. Great pan-European choice.
Sloane. Sleek surname name.
Brianna. Hit its peak at the turn of the century.
Oakley. Brings to mind the deciduous tree—and sunglasses.
Valeria. From to the Latin valēre, meaning "strong".
Blakely. Rocketed from obscurity to prominence in a decade.
Kehlani. Put on the mainstream map by R&B star Kehlani.
Oaklynn. New addition to the baby name scene.
Ximena. Of Spanish origin.
Isabelle. Solid, nickname-rich choice.
Juliette. French beauty.
Emerson. Originally a surname.
Amaya. Spanish surname and given name.
Elsie. Lost gem coming back into vogue.
Isabel. Isabelle without frills.
Mackenzie. Can you resist its Scottish charm?
Genevieve. Oozes French sophistication.
Anastasia. Flamboyantly feminine.
Reagan. Spirited name with a presidential edge.
Katherine. Buttoned-down classic.
Ember. Spin on Amber.
June. Enfolds warmth, femininity and vintage appeal into a single syllable.
Bailey. Surname turned popular girl name.
Andrea. Feminine to the American ear, but masculine in Italy!
Reese. Gained visibility as a girl name thanks to actress Witherspoon.
Wrenley. 21st-century name creation.
Gemma. Italian-rooted cousin of Jenna and Emma.
Ada. Perfect mix of traditional and modern.
Alani. Hawaiian for the color "orange".
Callie. Comeback girl name.
Kaylee. Made a splash in the late aughts.
Olive. Cute nature name.
Rosalie. Evergreen beauty.
Myla. Variant of Mila.
Alana. Combines multiple origins.
Ariella. Ariel spinoff.
Kaia. When you can't decide between Kai and Maya.
Ruth. Biblical throwback.
Arianna. Variant of Ariana.
Sara. Variant of Sarah.
Jasmine. Well-established flower name.
Phoebe. Greek mythology name.
Adaline. Vintage gem Ada with frills.
River. Unisex nature name.
Hallie. Sweet comeback name.
Adalyn. Adalynn cropped.
Wren. Perky bird name.
Presley. Kudos to the King!
Lilah. Sweet and mellifluous.
Alora. Spelling spin on Elora.
Amy. A simple, unpretentious classic girl name.
Norah. Popular choice, with or without the final "h".
Annie. Classic with a nickname-y vibe.
Zuri. Means "adorable" in Swahili.
Alexandra. Always a great choice.
Sutton. Last name that doubles as a first name.
Noelle. Feminine version of Noel, from the French word for "Christmas".
Kylie. Made waves in the aughts.
Molly. Oh-so-sweet.
Lia. For the minimalist baby namer.
Journee. Derived from Journey.
Leia. Any Star Wars fans?
Evangeline. From the Latin evangelium, meaning "gospel".
Lila. Lovely, lilting appellation.
Aspen. Place name and nature name in one.
Saylor. The Taylor of the 2020s!
Khloe. Chloe, Kardashian-style.
Aitana. Hispanic name.
Alaina. Variant of Alana.
Haven. Alternative to Heaven.
Aliyah. Variant of Aaliyah.
Blake. First a surname, then a boy name, now a unisex baby name.
Kimberly. A bit outdated, but still in the game.
Vera. Distinctly feminine, but free of frills.
Ana. Spanish version of Anna.
Kailani. From Hawaiian kai ("ocean") and lani ("sky").
Tatum. Surname turned unisex baby name.
Arabella. Sophisticated choice with literary overtones.
Diana. Roman goddess name with royal and literary cred to boot.
Selena. Beloved Hispanic choice.
Kiara. Reached its apex at the turn of the century.
Harmony. Straight-up word name.
Lilith. Mysterious and alluring.
Rowan. Unisex nature name.
Delaney. More often used as a surname.
Vivienne. Very French.
Zara. Sarah with zip.
Collins. More famous as a surname.
Harlow. Sweet and spunky.
Blair. Surname turned boy name turned girl name.
Leila. Member of the Layla/Leyla/Leila contingent.
Daphne. Originates from Greek mythology.
Faith. Also a beloved middle name.
Lennon. Nod to the Beatles.
Stevie. On a popularity roller coaster since 1980s.
Mariana. Has a long history of use outside the U.S.
Kaylani. Variant of Kailani.
Morgan. Surname turned boy name turned girl name.
Juliana. Saint's name with great nickname potential.
Gracie. Reads warm and approachable.
Nyla. Short, exotic and appealing.
Miriam. Traditional name from the Bible.
Daniela. Most popular in Spanish-speaking communities.
Dahlia. Beautiful, whether in the garden or on a baby.
Brynlee. One of the fastest climbers of the 2010s.
Rachel. Biblical appellation with a 90s vibe.
Angela. Classic appeal, with a 70s twist.
Lilly. Variant of Lily.
Kamila. Polish and Slavic version of Camilla.
Samara. Samantha meets Tamara!
Ryleigh. Variant of Riley.
Taylor. One of the first surnames to gain given name status.
Dakota. Place name appeal and Hollywood glam.
Lola. Lovely, lilting option.
Talia. Short for Natalia, or as a standalone.
Evie. Diminutive of Eve.
Jordyn. Cut from the same cloth as Londyn and Austyn.
Ophelia. Shakespearean name.
Camille. Understated classic.
Gia. Short Italian-infused moniker.
Milani. Inspired by Milan, or a new take on Melanie? We're not sure.
Lena. Exudes warmth and sweetness.
Elaina. Lovely feminine choice.
Malia. Made famous by Malia Obama.
Elise. Elegant, refined choice.
Celeste. Means "heavenly".
Londyn. In the same category as Jordyn and Aspyn.
Palmer. Last name promoted to the first spot.
Mabel. Cool comeback name.
Octavia. Shares elements with chart-topper Olivia.
Sawyer. Surname turned baby name.
Jane. Traditional name for the first or middle spot.
Finley. No longer only for boys.
Marley. Fresher alternative to Marlene.
Adelaide. Strong and feminine.
Lucille. Path to the sweet nickname Lucy.
Shiloh. Biblical place brought to the baby name lexicon by Shiloh Jolie-Pitt.
Antonella. Big name with Italian flair.
Ariel. Much more than a Disney princess!
Poppy. Late bloomer.
Kali. Kallie cropped.
Elianna. One of the many variants of Eliana.
Juliet. But don't name your son Romeo!
Maisie. Old name embraced by today's parents.
Cataleya. Popular with Spanish-speaking parents.
Danna. Dana with a dash of Donna.
Aubree. Derived from Aubrey.
Gabriela. Variant of Gabriella.
Noa. Feminine version of Noah.
Brooke. Short but solid.
Celine. Conspicuously French option.
Alessia. Distinctly Italian.
Hope. Beloved virtue name.
Selah. Comes from the Hebrew Bible.
Vanessa. Name invented by Jonathan Swift.
Rory. Qualifies as gender-neutral.
Sydney. Predates all the Londons and Brooklyns.
Amari. Name with multiple possible origins and meanings.
Teagan. Kelly green charmer.
Adriana. Feminine form of Adrian.
Payton. Or Peyton—choose your spelling!
Rosemary. Classic that ages well.
Laila. Variant of Layla.
London. Bounced up the charts in the aughts.
Angelina. Radiates femininity.
Alayna. Rhythmic and melodic.
Kendall. One of the Kardashians.
Rebecca. Past prime, but still relevant.
Maggie. Nickname (for Margaret) and a given name.
Adelyn. Adele plus Lynn equals this beauty.
Evelynn. Evelyn with an extra N.
Thea. From the Greek word theos, meaning "god" or "deity".
Amina. Of Arabic origin.
Tessa. Succinct, no-nonsense name.
Kayla. Past-peak, but still beautiful.
Esme. Can be short for Esmeralda, but also a given name in its own right.
Mckenna. Caught on as a first name in the 90s.
Nicole. A bit outdated, but wearable.
Regina. Latin word for "queen".
Luciana. Lucy with frills and lace.
Julianna. Julie with frills.
Nayeli. Rarely encountered outside the Hispanic community.
Catherine. Royal, saintly, and with plenty of nicknames to choose from.
Alyssa. Peaked at the turn of the millennium.
Journey. Little used before the 21st century.
Dream. Divisive, to say the least.
Camilla. Saintly original now eclipsed by spelling variation Camila.
Ariyah. Aria jazzed up with the -yah ending.
Nina. Offers a tailored but feminine sound.
Joanna. Originally from the Bible.
Mya. Variant of Mia.
Annabelle. Alternative to Isabelle.
Esmeralda. Means "emerald" in Spanish and Portuguese.
Lauren. Has fallen from its heights, but remains in use.
Fatima. Arabic given name.
Giselle. Effortlessly elegant.
Harley. Today more popular for girls.
Jocelyn. Alternative to Josephine.
Phoenix. Evocative unisex option.
Trinity. Shot up the ranks at the turn of the millennium.
Malani. Cross between Melanie and Leilani.
Heidi. German cutie.
Meadow. Modern word name.
Raya. New name with potential.
Paige. Sleek one-syllable moniker.
Jayla. At home with cousins Jayda and Kayla.
Logan. Male-leaning unisex name.
Leighton. Unisex name.
Charlee. Variant of Charlie.
Viviana. Variant of Vivian.
Madilyn. One of many variants of Madelyn.
Raven. Bold bird name.
Amora. From the Latin word for "love".
Navy. Newcomer that entered the U.S. Top 1000 in 2019.
Itzel. Borrowed from a Mayan goddess.
Laura. Solid, sensible girl name with saintly and literary credentials.
Emory. Redolent of the university.
Azalea. Part of the ever-growing group of flower names.
Hayden. Surname, place name and unisex baby name.
Aniyah. Aaliyah plus Anya.
Winter. Cooler than Summer.
Aurelia. From Latin aureus, meaning "golden".
Alivia. Offshoot of Olivia.
Brooklynn. Elaboration of Brooklyn.
Francesca. Italian knockout.
Serena. Undoubtedly influenced by the tennis legend.
Lilliana. Another way to spell Liliana.
Gracelynn. Grace with lace.
Kalani. One of the many variants of Kailani.
Aisha. Of Arabic origin.
Gwendolyn. One of the older -lyn names.
Elaine. Terribly dated, or due for rediscovery?
Nylah. Variant of Nyla.
Hattie. Enjoying a revival.
Wynter. Alternative to Winter, and a surname.
Adelynn. Adelyn with an extra N.
Adelina. Variant of Adeline.
Alessandra. Italian version of Alexandra.
Mylah. Elaboration of Mila.
Alayah. Aaliyah cousin.
Anaya. Virtually unheard of before the 21st century.
Julieta. The more dressed-up Latina version of Julie.
Rosie. Warm, feminine and floral.
Mariah. Most famously associated with Mariah Carey.
Demi. Made famous by Demis Moore and Lovato.
Raelyn. Variant of Raelynn.
Sabrina. Literary darling with European panache.
Helen. Steeped in history.
Everlee. Variant of Everly.
Astrid. Of Scandinavian origin
Fiona. Of Gaelic origin.
Michelle. Overshadowed by newer elle-names.
Xiomara. Hispanic stunner.
Briella. More than a nickname for Gabriella.
Alexandria. Delightfully frilly.
Frances. Traditional and rooted.
Sunny. Ebullient word name.
Sarai. If Sarah feels overdone.
Alaya. Rhythmic, lilting choice.
Melissa. Pretty name with mythological connections and poetic undertones.
Veronica. Big, beautiful name with timeless appeal.
Mira. Short, culture-spanning choice with a solid sound.
Zariah. Feels like half Zarah, half Mariah.
Brynn. Of Welsh origin.
Reign. Modern rendition of Regina.
Maryam. Aramaic form of the biblical Miriam.
Lana. Never truly in or truly out.
Arielle. Feminine take on equal opportunity Ariel.
Raegan. Variant of Reagan.
Remington. Surname, place name and unisex baby name.
Salem. Unisex name with place name panache.
Elisa. International-styled appellation.
Aylin. Turkish girl name.
Emely. Be prepared to correct people on the spelling.
Carolina. Boasts a classically feminine sound.
Sylvie. French stunner.
Sylvia. Graceful, underused classic.
Annalise. Doesn't lack nickname options.
Willa. Comeback beauty.
Mallory. Has history as both a given name and a surname.
Kira. Short but strong.
Daniella. Italian rendition of Danielle.
Elora. Eleonora without frills.
Saige. Variant of Sage.
Carmen. Multi-dimensional moniker.
Charli. Charlie cropped.
Mckenzie. Last name turned first.
Matilda. Old name with a literary lilt.
Miracle. That's what she is!
Destiny. Not everyone's cup of tea.
Alicia. Oozes feminine allure.
Elle. Short but elegant.
Colette. French name with saintly cred.
Anya. Russian diminutive of Anna.
Madeleine. Elegant and sophisticated.
Oaklee. Variant of Oakley.
Skye. Surname, place name, baby name...and a puppy name!
Cali. Short and breezy.
Daleyza. Introduced to the lexicon by Daleyza Hernandez.
Alexis. Very Y2K.
Holly. For a Christmas baby?
Katalina. Variant of Catalina.
Miley. Brought to light by Miley Cyrus.
Alanna. Variant of Alana.
Felicity. From Latin felicitas, meaning "happiness".
Joy. Simple and upbeat.
Helena. Classical and Shakespearean.
Makayla. Evolved from Michaela.
Amirah. Variant of Amira.
Maia. Variant of Maya.
Armani. At home with Dior and Chanel.
Alma. Means "soul" in Spanish.
Anahi. Hispanic appellation.
Ari. Boy name turned unisex name.
Bianca. For a winter baby (means "white" in Italian).
Scarlet. Color name and variant of Scarlett.
Amiyah. Variant of Amaya.
Dorothy. Long-lost name with comeback potential.
Stephanie. Strong and feminine classic.
Fernanda. Portuguese, Spanish and Italian girl name.
Briana. Variant of Brianna.
Alison. Variant of Allison.
Lorelai. Variant of Loralai.
Renata. At home in numerous European countries.
Macie. Warm and friendly.
Makenna. Evolved from Mckenna.
Imani. Means "faith" in Swahili and Arabic.
Jimena. Of Spanish origin.
Kate. Short, breezy name and nickname.
Liana. Lovely lilting name.
Cameron. Today also a possibility for girls, thanks to Cameron Diaz.
Lyra. Name with links to music, astronomy and Greek mythology.
Maddison. Variant of Madison.
Izabella. One of many variants of Isabella.
Amanda. Eighties' favorite.
Lorelei. Rich in cultural associations.
Dayana. Variant of Diana popular among Spanish-speaking parents.
Gracelyn. Grace offshoot.
Opal. Gemstone name making a comeback.
Nadia. Of Russian and Arabic origin.
Brinley. Another way to spell Brynlee.
Madelynn. Another way to spell Madelyn.
Calliope. Inspired by Greek mythology.
Paris. Borrowed from the capital of France.
Camryn. Sounds like a sister for Emersyn.
Danielle. Shunted aside by newer elle-names.
Cassidy. Irish surname and given name.
Cecelia. Variant of Cecilia.
Haisley. Nouveau name reminiscent of Hazel.
Jordan. Gender-neutral place name.
Faye. Lost gem enjoying a resurgence.
Marlee. Another way to spell Marley.
Bonnie. Terminally dated, or in line for a revival? You decide.
Allie. Sweet revival.
Edith. Rooted in tradition.
Emmy. Better known as a nickname.
Mae. Made for the middle, but works as a first name, too.
Kaliyah. From the same mold as Jaliyah and Maliyah.
Oakleigh. Feminine spin on unisex Oakley.
Meredith. Surnamed turned boy name turned girl name.
Carter. Surname and boy name, but not unheard of on girls.
Kamryn. Variant of Camryn.
Ariah. Variant of Aria.
Maxine. Shifting from fusty to fashionable.
Heaven. Cemented its place in the modern baby name lexicon in the 1990s.
April. Too obvious for an April baby?
Blaire. Variant of Blair.
Jennifer. 1970s' chart-topper.
Leona. Forgotten gem on the rebound.
Murphy. Last name, but also a given name.
Ivory. Brings to mind a West African country.
Florence. Retro-cool name with place name appeal.
Lexi. Perhaps too nicknamey for the average American parent.
Angel. Still a Top 1000 choice.
Alondra. Spanish for "lark".
Hanna. Pared-down version of Hannah.
Rhea. Name of an ancient Greek goddess.
Bristol. Joins cousins Brooklyn and London.
Amalia. Variant of Amelia.
Katie. Cute classic.
Monroe. Last name and first name.
Emelia. Destined to be misspelled forever.
Maliyah. Elaboration of Malia.
Kora. Cora with a K.
Ariya. Light, airy name of the Aria/Arya/Ariyah school.
Mariam. Variant of Miriam.
Lyric. Won't go unnoticed!
Makenzie. Variant of Mackenzie.
Frankie. Sweet and sassy.
Jacqueline. Dignified French charmer.
Jazlyn. Modern concoction.
Legacy. Love it or leave it!
Margo. Hopelessly dated, or on the brink of cool? The jury is still out.
Clementine. Ripe for the picking!
Maren. Well-established in Germany and Scandinavia.
Paislee. Variant of Paisley.
Alejandra. Spanish form of Alexandra.
Sevyn. Seven respelled.
Jolene. Brings to mind a song...
Averie. Variant of Avery.
Briar. One-part nature name, one-part Disney name (via Briar Rose).
Yaretzi. Mexican import.
Gabrielle. Feminine take on unisex Gabriel.
Jessica. Shakespearean name.
Rylie. One of the many variants of Riley.
Alia. Of Arabic origin.
Zahra. Of Arabic origin.
Emerie. Variant of Emery.
Lilian. Another way to spell Lillian.
Arleth. Boosted by Mexican actress Arleth Terán.
Virginia. Ornate appellation with place name and literary cred.
Avianna. Variant of Aviana.
Royalty. Big, bold choice.
Azariah. Biblical male name that works for girls, too.
Kenzie. Works without Mac-, too!
Kyla. Kyle in a dress.
Sierra. Outdoorsy—Sierra means "mountain range" in Spanish.
Halo. Evocative option for an intrepid baby namer.
Holland. Surname, toponym and baby name.
Reyna. Variant of Reina, meaning "queen".
Thalia. Originates from Greek mythology.
Keira. Undoubtedly influenced by Keira Knightley.
Capri. Borrowed from an Italian island.
Marina. Marine-inspired moniker with Shakespearean cred.
Noemi. Latin version of Naomi.
Amber. Eighties' girl.
Miranda. Comes with quite a resume of cultural references.
Sariyah. Variant of Sariah.
Rosalia. Saint name with a floral connotation.
Indie. Quirky, upbeat appellation.
Oaklyn. Variant of Oaklynn.
Anne. Better for the middle spot?
Mara. Means "joy" in Arabic.
Lina. Exudes vintage femininity.
Wrenlee. Variation of Wrenley.
Mina. Of multiple origins.
Louise. Goes back eons.
Beatrice. Strong, saintly and elegant.
Jovie. Debuted in the U.S. Top 1000 in 2020.
Ivanna. Feminine form of Ivan.
Nalani. Of Hawaiian origin.
Journi. Variant of Journey.
Marceline. Comeback candidate.
Ailani. Joins cousins Leilani and Kailani.
Myra. Variant of Mira.
Mavis. Bird name oozing retro charm.
Aliana. Lilting and feminine.
Kinley. Inspired by the Scottish/Irish surname McKinley.
Ainsley. Surname and given name.
Jaylani. Jayla-Leilani hybrid.
Eve. Sweet, straightforward, and with deep roots.
Iyla. Shares common ground with both Isla and Ayla.
Leyla. Part of the Layla/Leila/Leyla contingent.
Alexa. Alexandra spinoff.
Arlet. Reminiscent of Scarlett.
Lylah. One of the many variants of Lila.
Charleigh. Retooling of Charlie.
Chaya. Hebrew name.
Cleo. If Cleopatra seems too much...
Tiana. As in the Disney Princess.
Estella. Comes from the Latin word for "star".
Nellie. Harkens to another time.
Winnie. Winner of a name!
Yara. Short name with multiple etymologies.
Mikayla. Newer version of Michaela.
Dallas. Unisex name with place name cred.
Sasha. Short, sassy name.
Scottie. Grandpa name turned cool girl name.
Hadassah. Hebrew name of Esther in the Old Testament.
Amani. Means "peace" in Swahili, but has Arabic origins, too.
Ila. Spelling spin on Isla.
Kaitlyn. Turn-of-the-century favorite.
Ellianna. Variant of Eliana.
Abby. Short for Abigail, or as a standalone.
Skyler. Modern name with unisex appeal.
Amaia. Variant of Spanish Amaya.
Freyja. Variant of Freya.
Romina. Italian import.
Lennox. It's got the X-factor!
Jenna. Past peak.
Kennedi. Variant of Kennedy.
Kayleigh. Variant of Kaylee.
Melany. Variant of Melanie.
Amoura. Derived from the Latin word for "love".
Mckinley. Joins cousins Mckenzie and Mckenna.
Angelica. Floral twist on Angelina.
Keilani. Yet another variant of Kailani.
Michaela. Feminine version of Michael.
Zariyah. Exotic and frilly.
Cassandra. From Greek mythology.
Noah. Borrowed from the boys.
Remy. Unisex name with French origins.
Nia. If Mia feels overused...
Reina. "Queen" in Spanish.
Milan. Italian city—and a baby name, too.
Jazmin. Variation of Jasmine.
Davina. Feminine counterpart of David.
Della. Long-lost gem.
Dylan. No longer just for boys.
Marie. Today more popular as a middle name.
Galilea. Biblical Galilee in a number of languages.
Violeta. International variant of Violet.
Jaliyah. Modern American concoction.
Jenesis. We prefer Genesis.
Melina. Mellifluous M-name.
Isabela. Variant of Isabella.
Priscilla. Biblical classic.
Emberly. If Ember is not enough.
Erin. Short but substantial.
Aliza. Just as pretty and upbeat as Eliza.
Eileen. Irish heritage choice.
Shelby. Reached its zenith in the 90s.
Kelsey. Buried in a nineties time capsule.
Laney. Nickname turned given name.
Siena. Variant of Sienna.
Braelynn. Feels very twenty-first century.
Analia. We prefer Amalia.
Elliott. Surname turned boy name turned unisex name.
Rosa. Means "rose" in a number of languages.
Aleena. Begging to be misspelled.
Leslie. The traditional spelling.
Gloria. Past its glory days.
Kataleya. Variant of Cataleya.
Martha. Traditional biblical name.
Irene. Dowdy and time-stamped, or ripe for a resurgence? We're not sure.
Clover. Nature name with potential.
Penny. Comeback kid.
Ryan. More of a boy name.
Kaeli. Riff on Kaylee.
Taytum. Variant of Tatum.
Karsyn. Begging to be misspelled.
Kathryn. The mother of -ryn names.
Estrella. Means "star" in Spanish.
Adrianna. Variant of Adriana.
Flora. Retro nature name.
Goldie. Dowdy old lady name, or a revival-worthy gem? We're not sure.
Halle. As in Halle Berry.
Haley. The original spelling; millennials prefer Hailey, though.
Sloan. Surname that also serves as a baby name.
Fallon. Distinctive Gaelic choice.
Macy. Short but complete.
Vienna. Capital of Austria makes a great baby name, too!
Janelle. Never truly in, never truly out.
Elowyn. Derived from the Cornish word for "elm tree".
Megan. Huge in the eighties and nineties.
Azari. Derived from the biblical name Azariah.
Maci. Variant of Macy.
Aya. Has origins in multiple languages.
Kyra. Variation of Kira.
Lillie. Lily with more vintage charm.
Milena. Slavic/Italian name.
Birdie. Flashback name.
Liv. Short form of Olivia—but also a Scandinavian given name meaning "life".
Christina. For the tradition-minded.
Novah. Variant of Nova.
Zelda. Name with intriguing pop culture and literary references.
Paula. Saint name.
Julie. One of the most popular -ie names of all time.
Selene. Greek mythology name.
Khaleesi. Any Game of Thrones fans out there?
Chelsea. Place name.
Estelle. Member of the first generation of elle-names.
Karla. More modern than Carla.
Chana. Hebrew name.
Marigold. Intriguing floral possibility.
Laurel. Nature-inspired choice.
Promise. Polarizing possibility.
Rayna. Variant of Reina.
Alisson. Variant of Allison.
Bethany. Biblical place name.
Jemma. Respelling of Gemma.
Yareli. Mexican import.
Adalee. Ada with frills.
Andi. More often used as a nickname.
Coraline. If Caroline feels too boring...
Hana. Derives multiple origins.
Kiana. Nineties name.
Madilynn. Respelling of the classic Madelyn.
Monica. Once a mainstay in the Top 100.
Charley. Another way to spell Charlie.
Dior. Short but extravagant.
Arlette. Rarely-heard French option.
Lara. First and last name with multiple origins.
Whitley. Move over, Whitney!
Love. Shot up the charts in 2022.
Zaniyah. In the same category as Jaliyah and Kaliyah.
Inaya. Middle-Eastern import.
Angie. Casual and friendly.
Elodie. Alternative to Eloise.
Nola. Old name revived by 21st century parents.
Rivka. Hebrew form of Rebecca.
Kendra. At the top of its game in the late 80s.
Marilyn. Evokes vintage femininity.
Aleah. Simple but not boring.
Emerald. Standout gemstone name.
Persephone. Evokes Greek mythology.
Addilyn. Combines two popular elements: Ad- and -lynn.
Amayah. More popular in Spanish-speaking countries.
Bridget. Anglicized form of the Gaelic/Irish name Brigid.
Giana. Variant of Gianna.
Johanna. Variant of Joanna.
Kenna. Inspired by McKenna.
Milana. Variant of Milena.
Baylor. Entered the Girls' Top 1000 in 2021.
Brynleigh. Variant of the Brynlee.
Kensley. Variant of Kinsley.
Zaria. A little bit Zara, a little bit Maria.
Ellis. Old surname now asserting itself as a girl name.
Aviana. Modern coinage with an avian twist.
Lacey. Has seen better days.
Leilany. Variant of Leilani.
Drew. No longer just for boys.
Ezra. Unisex name with biblical gravitas.
Lenora. Nice path to the nickname Nora.
Loretta. If you love all things vintage!
Adley. Last name turned baby name.
Novalee. Modern coinage.
Aila. If Isla feels overplayed, this Finnish name might appeal.
Karina. Crosses cultures effortlessly.
Adhara. Intriguing girl name borrowed from a star.
Georgina. One of the many feminine forms of George.
Emmie. Variant of Emmy.
Theodora. From the ancient Greek words theos ("God") and doron ("gift").
Kelly. Past its prime.
Kylee. Variant of Kylie.
Lottie. Warm vintage name.
Malaysia. Takes its inspiration from the Asian country.
Paulina. Ancient name with Shakespearean cred.
Lakelynn. Newly coined compound name.
Dani. Truncated form of Daniela or Danielle.
Denver. Nod to the capital of Colorado.
Dulce. Spanish for "sweet".
Jamie. Sweet name with spunk.
Sky. Less ambiguous than Skye.
Carly. Nineties' sweetheart.
Kinslee. Variant of Kinsley.
Marisol. Faith-filled Spanish name.
Henley. Old surname and place name, and now also a baby name.
Jayleen. Member of the Jay-name contingent.
Jream. We prefer Dream.
Cheyenne. Of Lakota (Siouan) origin.
Maisy. One of many variants of Maisie.
Noor. Arabic name with a bright meaning ("light").
Robin. Unisex bird-inspired pick.
Savanna. Variant of Savannah.
Ramona. Old-fashioned, grown-up name.
Aileen. Of Irish origin.
Kaiya. Variant of Kaia.
Emberlynn. Newly-minted compound name.
Jessie. Outdated by today's standards.
Zayla. In the key of Kayla and Layla.
Lea. Streamlined version of Leah.
Samira. Of Arabic origin.
Araceli. Catholic girl name of Spanish origin.
Azaria. Israeli surname and, why not, a baby name.
Pearl. Old-school charm, frills-free femininity, and literary credentials.
Elyse. Variant of Elise.
Hunter. More popular for boys.
Kori. Corey with ethnic flavor.
Louisa. Sophisticated retro choice.
Kamari. Related to the Arabic word for "moon".
Nyomi. Guaranteed to create some confusion.
Skyla. Skylar may read unisex, but Skyla is all-girl.
Treasure. Love it or loathe it!
Alexia. Alternative to Alexandra and Alexis.
Gwen. Short form of Gwendolyn.
Alena. Of Slavic origin.
Tallulah. Place name and saint name, with Old Hollywood cred to boot.
Veda. Short, beautiful and exotic.
Mikaela. Variant of Michaela.
Kya. Joining cousins Kaya and Kai.
Scout. Spunky name or nickname.
Valery. Variant of Valery.
Adele. Old name rejuvenated by singer Adele.
Livia. Ancient name with great potential.
Naya. Claims multiple possible origins.
Ocean. Sister for River!
Iliana. Intriguing import.
Bellamy. More familiar as a surname.
Celia. Alternative to Ophelia, another old-fashioned Shakespearean name.
Vada. V-powered vintage choice.
Zaylee. Works with the zeitgeist.
Ashlyn. Retooling of Ashley.
Mercy. Word name with a long history of use as a given name.
Zendaya. Brought into the limelight by actress/singer Zendaya.
Berkley. Surname, place name and given name.
Marlowe. Shares the cool -ow sound with Willow and Harlow.
Arely. Mexican beauty.
Aspyn. On the same wavelength as Austyn and Jordyn.
Maddie. Mostly heard as a nickname.
Avani. Popularized by social media star Avani Gregg.
Belen. Spanish name for Bethlehem.
Linda. A bit time-stamped but still a classic!
Luz. Means "light" in Spanish and Portuguese.
Teresa. Currently neglected classic with saintly credentials.
Meilani. If you can't decide between Melanie and Leilani.
Nala. Introduced to the American public by Disney.
Malaya. Subdued version of Malaysia.
Amiri. Better known as a surname.
Anais. Of French origin.
Lisa. Chart-toppingly popular—in the 1960s.
Ivey. Surname, old given name and homonym for the super popular Ivy.
Katelyn. Variant of Kaitlyn.
Dania. International exotic.
Zoya. Name with several possible origins.
Ailany. Evolved from Ailani.
Artemis. From Greek mythology.
Rayne. Of multiple possible origins.
Brittany. Locked into the 80s.
Cielo. Means "sky" or "heaven" in Spanish.
Janiyah. Virtually unheard of before this century.
Kallie. Variation of Callie.
Yasmin. Floral and exotic.
Zora. Back in the U.S. Top 1000 after decades of silence.
Aliya. Toned-down version of Aaliyah.
Billie. Rejuvenated by singer Billie Eilish.
Elia. Cracked the Top 1000 in 2021.
Khalani. Mash-up of Khaleesi and Kailani.
Rosalina. Rosalie with more rhythm.
Zhuri. LeBron James used Zhuri for his daughter.
Ainara. Means "swallow" (as in the bird) in the Basque language.
Alitzel. Name cousin of the Mayan Itzel.
Stormi. What's left of Stormy.
Cynthia. Mid-century sweetheart.
Elina. Common Finnish girl's name.
Lilianna. Variant of Liliana.
Zainab. Of Arabic origin.
Barbara. Traditional but currently neglected.
Ensley. Modern alternative to Ainsley.
Miller. Borrowed from the boys.
Waverly. Beverly with waves.
Winona. Of Sioux origin.
Jaycee. Relatively new name creation.
Andie. Another way to spell Andi.
Kimber. Kimberly cropped.
Marianna. Marianne with more flair.
Keyla. Variant of Kayla.
Baylee. Spelling spin on Bailey.
Emryn. Reminiscent of the popular Emery.
Giuliana. Italian equivalent of Juliana.
Karter. Carter with a Kardashian vibe.
Liberty. Big name to wear.
Sol. Has a dazzling meaning ("sun").
Amelie. Amelia à la française.
Hadlee. Variant of Hadley.
Harmoni. Variant of Harmony.
Tiffany. Eighties' sensation.
Chandler. Familiar but rarely used unisex name.
Elliot. Variant of Elliott.
Lilyana. Spelling spin on Liliana.
Nori. Name with multiple origins and meanings.
Salma. Finding fame thanks to actress Hayek.
Dalia. Stems from several origins.
Judith. Currently underused biblical classic.
Madalyn. Variant of Madelyn.
Raquel. Spanish version of Rachel.
Jolie. French word for "pretty".
Keily. Be prepared to correct people on the spelling.
Magdalena. Variant of the biblical Magdalene.
Yamileth. Hispanic import.
Bria. Streamlined version of Brianna.
Amaris. Reminiscent of the biblical Damaris.
Harlee. Spelling spin on Harley.
August. Bored of June and April? Try August.
Ayleen. Variant of Aileen.
Kimora. Brought to you by Kimora Lee Simmons.
Braelyn. Variant of Braelynn.
Kamiyah. Made its debut in the Top 1000 in 2018.
Indy. Variant of Indie.
Princess. Yes—for a puppy!
Ruthie. Cutie pie.
Ashlynn. Variant of Ashlyn.
Jazmine. Jasmine with attitude.
Laylani. Leilani is the original spelling.
Marleigh. Variant of Marley/Marlee.
Raina. Variant of Reina.
Roselyn. Variant of Roselyn.
Simone. Feminine take on Simon.
Anika. Name with multiple possible origins.
Lakelyn. Modern invention.
Luella. Begging for revival.
Nataly. Spelling variation of Natalie.
Giovanna. Italian classic.
Greta. Retro name with Swedish flair.
Solana. Means "bright sun" in Spanish.
Bailee. Variant of Bailey.
Joelle. Part of the crop of elle-names.
Kara. Short and solid.
Etta. Hard not to think of Etta James.
Julissa. Intriguing Hispanic option.
Kai. Means "sea" in Hawaiian and Japanese.
Avayah. 21st-century invention.
Nancy. Relic of the past.
Alianna. Variant of Aliana.
Ayra. Arya remodelled.
Sarahi. Shares roots with Sarah.
Eleanora. Variant of Eleanor.
Kenia. Evolved from Kenya.
Emmeline. Old name with a modern sensibility.
Luisa. Variant of Louisa.
Xyla. Hit the U.S. Top 1,000 for the first time in 2022.
Cadence. Musical term that doubles as a baby name.
Reya. Feels like a cross between Freya and Reyna.
Blessing. Fitting, for sure!
Elouise. Variant of Eloise.
Emiliana. Multisyllabic possibility for fans of Em- names.
Annika. Common in Germany and the Nordic countries.
Lilia. Slavic variant of Lily.
Mazie. One of the many variants of Maisie.
Saoirse. Irish appellation put on the map by actress Saoirse Ronan.
Aura. Name with multiple meaning.
Aleyna. Variant of Alana.
Kassidy. Spelling spin on Cassidy.
Carla. Stuck in style limbo.
Indigo. This color name first squeaked into the Top 1000 in 2021.
Saanvi. Popular in India.
Tru. Also used for boys.
Winifred. Finally back in the game. Ha!
Layne. Unisex name.
Malayah. Modern American coinage.
Dana. Seventies' sweetheart.
Deborah. Currently overlooked biblical classic.
Hayley. One of the many variants of Hailey.
Sapphire. Move over, Diamond!
Seraphina. Surprisingly, never in the Top 1000 before 2023.
Kahlani. Variant of Kehlani.
Nyra. First squeaked into the Top 1000 in 2021.
Quincy. Now also cropping as girl's name.
Soleil. "Sun" in French.
Allyson. Variant of Allison.
Paloma. Spanish word for "dove".
Whitney. Still hanging on...
Laylah. Variant of Layla.
Violette. Dressed-up version of Violet.
Kairi. Japanese name.
Leanna. Brianna cousin.
Natasha. Eighties' style star.
Ainhoa. Basque name.
Alaiya. Member of the Alay/Alai-name contingent.
Esperanza. Means "hope" in Spanish.
Amyra. Variant of Amira.
Clare. Variant of Claire.
Neriah. Appears as a male name in the Bible.
Araya. Of multiple origins.
Aadhya. Hindi name.
Elisabeth. Variant of Elizabeth.
Sariah. Part Sarah, part Mariah.
Shay. Smooth unisex option.
Angelique. Impeccably French.
Ayah. Of Arabic origin.
Aylani. Turkish name Ayla meets Hawaiian Leilani.

Understanding Current Popularity

When you explore a baby name popularity list, such as this one, it's important to keep in mind that you're only looking at the popularity of names in a given year. In this case, you're looking at American parents' baby name choices in 2023. As baby name trends change slowly, you can expect the list of the most popular girl names of 2024 to look quite similar, especially at the top of the list.

Since we are only looking at the most recent data, we cannot draw conclusions about how common a name is in the overall society. There are many monikers that are currently nowhere near the top of the list but that were once hugely popular. For example, there are plenty of Lisas in America, but only a few baby Lisas. This means your little girl could well be the only Lisa in her classroom, but she would probably find a namesake or two in a family reunion.

Another important consideration is the huge increase in the number of different baby names. Today, there are a lot more baby girl names in circulation than in the past, which means that no single name is nowhere near as common as Jessica in the 1990s or Mary a hundred years ago. So, while today's Top 10 girl names are definitely popular, you don't have to worry too much about your daughter sharing her name with a handful of classmates even if you pick one of the top names.

Lastly, if you're trying to avoid wildly popular names, make sure the name you're considering doesn't come with several popular spelling variations. Sophia, for example, may not stick out at first, but when you add all the little Sofias with "f", you're all of a sudden looking at a very common choice. Other examples of names with multiple popular spelling variations include Zoe, Allison, Eliana and Madelyn.